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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,033 and 338,575.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,033 and 338,575.50 is: 516,289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,033 : 338,575.50 = 338,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,033/338,575.50 = 338,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,033x = 338,575.50 × 338,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,033x = 114,633,369,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,633,369,200.25/222,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,289.78

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